Department of Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis, of the Secretariat for Health Surveillance of the Brazilian Ministry of Health; Universidade Federal de S?o Jo?o del-Rei. Divinopolis, MG, Brazil.; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Social. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.; Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Agg...
State University of Bahia. Department of Life Sciences. Salvador, BA, Brazil / Federal University of Bahia. Institute of Collective Health. Salvador, BA, Brazil.; Federal University of Bahia. Institute of Collective Health. Salvador, BA, Brazil / Federal University of Bahia. Institute of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Professor Milton Santos. Salvador, BA, Brazil.; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Faculty of Me...
Abstract Introduction: Periodic monitoring of sociobehavior characteristics at a national level is an essential component of understanding the dynamics the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic worldwide, including Brazil. Methods: This paper compares descriptive sociobehavior characteristics in 2 national cross-sectional HIV biological behavioral surveillance surveys (BBSS) conducted in 2009 and 2016 amo...
HIV/AIDS epidemic is not well controlled, and multiple sexual behavior factors help explainhigh rates of HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM). This article proposesto exam the use of a potential risk behavior score for HIV infection, based on the type andnumber of sexual partners, and condom use, and their associated factors in a sample ofMSM in Brazil. A cross sectional RDS (Respondent Driven Sa...
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OBJECTIVE: We conducted a study to identify gender differences in factors associated with the first episode of non-adherence in the 12 months following the first antiretroviral prescription. METHODS: A concurrent prospective study of patients initiating antiretroviral therapy in Brazil was conducted from 2001-2002. The self-reported measurement of adherence was defined as an intake of less than 95% of the presc...
OBJECTIVE: To describe the degree of difficulty that HIV-infected patients have with therapy treatment. INTRODUCTION: Patients perceptions about their treatment are a determinant factor for improved adherence and a better quality of life. METHODS: Two cross-sectional analyses were conducted in public AIDS referral centers in Brazil among patients initiating treatment. Patients interviewed at baseline, after on...